Volkswagen2001 Beetle RSI Specs

2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSI Specs & Performance

2001, 2002

Tech Specs Summary


3.2 L V6

140 mph

6.7 seconds

221 hp

19.6 mpg

3 Doors

4 Seats

4.8 ft3
lb
3,340 lbs
Front - AWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
140 mph
0-62 mph
6.7 seconds
0-60 mph
6.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
15.12 lb/hp
Power
221 hp
Torque
236 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
19.6 mpg
Total Range
325 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3.2 Liter
194.6 in3
Layout
V6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
221 hp @ 6,200 RPM
224 ps @ 6,200 RPM
Peak Torque
236 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
320 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Bore x Stroke
3.307 x 3.776 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.88:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.13 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
37 hp
Cylinder Volume
32.4 in3
BMEP
182.9 PSI
12.6 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
AWD
All-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
6 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
235/40 ZR18
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
3
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
4.8 ft3
Curb Weight
3,340 lbs
Gross Weight
4,001 lbs
Maximum Payload
661 lbs
Length
161.4 in
Width
71.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Front Track
61.1 in
Rear Track
61.1 in
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2.4

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating1.2
Practicality Rating1.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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